Fine Arts at Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Fine and Studio Arts
28 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
28
Optimistic
28
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings $23,121/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (118,400 openings/yr)
ROI 8.8x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #238 of 385 Fine and Studio Arts programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Fine Arts graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $399K $408K $392K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 8.6x 8.8x 8.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.4x 3.4x 3.3x
Probability of Field Employment 41% 37% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 28 28 25

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$46,560
Out-of-state: $118,512 (3.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$54,968
-18% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
10.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (4 Year)
$27,427
19% growth from Year 1

About Coastal Carolina University

A 80% acceptance rate means Coastal Carolina University is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 9,909 students in Conway, SC.

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Top Career Paths

Art directors $111,040/yr
Special effects artists and animators $99,800/yr
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary $80,190/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Fine Arts at Coastal Carolina University?
A score of 28/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Fine Arts. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →